Over time, our hair inevitably begins to turn gray. Although this change is natural, the appearance of a white hair can cause anxiety.

There is a common belief that if you remove a white hair, more will appear in its place. This claim is a myth, but why shouldn’t we take them out?

The Myth of… white hairs

The idea that removing a white hair will cause more to appear is false. Each follicle produces only one hair. When the hair begins to turn gray, the color-producing cells in that particular follicle have already died. So if you remove the white hair, the new hair that grows will be white again.

Why not remove white hairs from your hair?

Although removing white hairs does not affect the production of more, it can cause other negative consequences. Pulling the hair can injure the follicle, preventing new hair from growing in the same spot. Repeated removal can lead to permanent hair loss and hair thinning.

Instead of pulling out gray hairs, it’s best to accept the natural aging process or consider other options, such as dyeing or highlighting, to manage the change in your appearance.